Ringside: An American Dairy Goat Podcast

<p>Ringside:  An American Dairy Goat Podcast brings you expert insights, real talk and barnyard banter on all thing's dairy goats, from breeding and showing to management and milk production, Jon Kain and Danielle Carolei guide you on your journey with dairy goats.  </p>

The Breeding Season Playbook with Garrett Moorse

Send us a text This week Jon and Danielle sit with Garrett Moorse to uncover his strategy to get his does bred. What kind of planning takes place, how much does he rely on repro work outside live cover and what kind of strategy does he use based on age of animals? Find out his answers to these questions and more on this week's Ringside! Moorse Goats we have merch!

09-16
56:21

Laying the Groundwork for the 2026 Show Season

Send us a text In this episode Danielle and Jon discuss how they prepare for the next show season before breeding season even begins? How do they try to put their goat's best hoof forward to succeed in the ring in 2026? Find out on this episode of Ringside! we have merch! Repro day!

09-09
01:05:18

Bridging Functional Performance and the Show Ring with Katelyn Greene!

Send us a text Jon and Danielle saw a post a few months ago by Dan Greene highlighting his daughter Katelyn's capstone project from University and when we saw what her project was regarding we knew we wanted to pick her brain on it. Listen in as Katelyn talks about the correlation of linear traits, the show ring and milk pail. This is an episode you won't want to miss. Katelyn's Capstone project! repro day sign up!! Greenehaven Farm we have merch

09-02
01:12:18

We're Baaaack (Dutchess County Fair Recap)

Send us a text Danielle and Jon are back from their podcast vacation and get right into things with their favorite Dutchess County Fair moments. sign up for Ringside's Repro on the Farm lap ai and AI clinic here!

08-26
49:42

Breeding Season Starts Here - Ringside's Repro Day on the Farm

Send us a text Breeding season is ocming fast and Ringside is taking the action out of the studio and straight onto the farm! In this special episode, Jon and Danielle share all the details about Ringside's Repro Day on the Farm, happening September 20th 2025. A first of it's kind event where you can bring your does, tap into top tier bucks and walk away with your breeding season off to a winning start. We'll cover how the day will run, what you need to bring and why this mi...

08-14
18:00

Armchair Quarterbacking The 2025 ADGA National Show

Send us a text This week Jon and Danielle recap the ADGA National Show. Why was Danielle so invested in the oberhasli show? Why did Jon watch the nubian show? Listen in as Jon adresses the terrible crotch goblins that ran amuck at the show and hear why Danielle liked the venue! This episode was sponsored by Capralite, use code RINGSIDE5 to get 5% off your order today! We have merch!

07-22
01:11:47

Show Hangover Remedies!

Send us a text We all feel it...the exhaustion that follows a long show day. Most call it a show hangover... what remedies do Danielle and Jon use to remedy a bad show hangover? Is it naps? Massage appointments? More showing? Listen in to this episode and find out! this episode was sponsored by Capralite! Use code RINGSIDE5 at checkout to get 5% off your order today! support the show leave a review and buy our merch!

07-18
40:03

Spotlight Sale Special ft. Cameron and Katherine Jodlowski, Jill Pritchett

Send us a text Jon and Danielle wrap up the spotlight sale interviews with Cameron and Katherine Jodlowski to talk about Taylor Ridge JC Fire Santa Fe their gorgeous Toggenburg doe kid and then they talk about a handsome lamancha buck J-Haven's JT TheGreat Gats-bee This episode is brought to you by Capralite, use code RINGSIDE5 at checkout to get 5% off your order today and if you're at nationals stop by their booth! we have merch!

07-10
01:09:36

The Bounty Fit for a Queen with Scott Bice of Vineyard View and Redwood Hills (Spotlight Sale Special)

Send us a text This episode the crew sits with Scott Bice to talk about Saanen doe kid Vineyard View Yuzu Kapi'olani and Alpine buck kid Redwood Hills Titan Bounty who he and sister Jennifer consigned into this year's spotlight sale. Join in to hear what makes Kapi'olani so royal and why the bounty is endless with bounty! Redwood Hills website Spotlight Feature Capralite use code RINGSIDE5 at checkout to get 5% off your order today we have merch!

07-08
32:20

Spotlight Sale Special ft. Evie Harry, Trinity Smith and TeCoa Stroda

Send us a text Join Jon and Danielle as they interview more ADGA Spotlight Sale consigners. They talk about the purebred Toggenburg with Evie Harry, the LaMancha breeders trio with Trinity Smith and the Oberhasli with TeCoa Stroda. Goat-Sans breeders Trio Evie's Neon Lucerne Cream-of=Kansas' Sugar Berry This episode was brought to you by Capralite. Use code RINGSIDE5 at checkout to get 5% off your order today we have merch!

07-07
01:17:05

Spotlight Sale Special ft. Renee Wolf, Lacey Yates and Sarah Martin

Send us a text join Jon and Danielle as they sit down with Renee Wolf (Wolfivan Ranch) Sarah Martin (Kenzie's Dairy Goats) and Lacey Yates (Raising Arrow Nubians) to talk about their ADGA Spotlight Sale Consignments Wolfivan Island Root Raising Arrows Sweet Devotion Kenzie's WLM Astoria This episode is sponsored by Capralite! use code RINGSIDE5 at checkout to get 5% off your order today! Danielle's Playlist we have merch!

07-03
01:16:24

Spotlight Sale Special ft. Thanh Duong and Sarah Martin

Send us a text On this week's first spotlight sale special episode we welcome Thanh Duong of CA Blackberrys. A wonderful herd and family who raise nationally recognized nubians and nigerians. Thanh sits down with us to talk about their nubian buck kid in the spotlight sale CA Blackberry's CM Isomalt then we sit down with Sarah Martin to talk about her recorded grade lamancha type doe kid in the sale Kenzie's FIF Dixie

07-01
44:15

Spotlight Sale Special ft. Erica & Jackson Noble and Meredith Lund!

Send us a text We're heading to Nationals to spotlight the animals consigned to the spotlight sale! 3G Family Farm Golden Dragon Hoosier Homestead Vic’s Kaiser this episode of Ringside is sponsored by Capralite! use code RINGSIDE5 at checkout to get 5% off today! we have merch

06-26
56:49

The Resurrection of the Spotlight Sale with Joseph Larson (Spotlight Special)

Send us a text After being declared dead last fall, the ADGA Spotlight Sale is back and it's rising with style! This week, we're joined by Joseph Larson co-char of the Spotlight Sale committee and breeder of one of this year's featured bucks, a Toggenburg named Michael Scott? We dive into what led to the sale's cancellation in 2024, how the committee brought it back to 2025 and what changes breeders can expect this year, We then dive into what makes Michael Scott so special ...

06-25
01:06:22

Barn Hacks ft. the Community and AI?! (Dairy Goat Awareness Week Special Episode)

Send us a text This ones for the robots! We're wrapping up Dairy Goat Awareness Week by featuring the listeners and robocop, of course Ringside is brought to you by Capralite. Use code RINGSIDE5 at checkout to get 5% off your order today! we have merch!

06-20
05:30

Cracking the Algorithm with Goats: DaNelle Wolford of Weed 'Em & Reap!

Send us a text This Dairy Goat Awareness Week special episode is all about making goats accessible and how DaNelle does it! How does she educate the masses, how hard has she been bitten by the show bug and is she ready to retire from YouTube? Listen in to find out! Weed 'em & Reap Ringside is brought to you by Capralite! Use code RINGSIDE5 to get 5% off your order today! We have merch!

06-19
46:57

Ask us Anything- Dairy Goat Awareness Week Edition!

Send us a text This episode is an AMA full of questions submitted by our listeners, did your special question got the answer you expected? This episode was sponsored by Capralite, use code RINGSIDE5 at checkout for 5% off your order today! We have merch!

06-18
43:21

Cull 'Til You Cry, Keep What Makes You Weep: Hard Decisions with Dr. Kirt Schnipke

Send us a text In this episode we're joined by Dr. Kirt Schnipke for a deep dive into the tough decisions that shape a successful breeding program. Kirt shares his approach to selecting promising kids, knowing when to refresh your does lines, and how to evaluate bucks with a critical eye. We talk about the emotional side of culling, why moving on from even good animals can be necessary, and how sending quality stock to new herds can strengthen the breed overall. Whether you'...

06-17
01:13:05

ADGA Youth Rep Belle Duong (Dairy Goat Awareness Week Special Episode)

Send us a text It's Dairy Goat Awareness Week and we're putting the future in focus. This special episode, Jon and Danielle sit down with ADGA Youth Representative Belle Duong to talk about what it means to be a young leader in the dairy goat world. Belle shares her journey in the industry, how youth programs are shaping the next generation of breeders, and what she's doing to promote dairy goats. CA Blackberry's This episode was sponsored by Capralite use code RI...

06-16
29:58

Conditioning Champions: Beth Williams on Feeding Nigerian Dwarfs!

Send us a text In this week's episode of Ringside, we're diving deep into the feed scoop... literally! While Jon and Danielle may not raise Nigerians themselves, they knew just who to call for expert insight, Beth Williams of Tucker Farm- Moon Station Nigerian Dwarf Goats. As one of the top breeders in the country, Beth joins us to break down how to feed Nigerian Dwarfs for peak performance in the milk pail and show ring. From prepping for that first local show to maintainin...

06-12
55:49

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